Bihar: Reconstructed Gandhi Setu, India's longest steel bridge, to be fully functional from today
2 years, 9 months ago

Bihar: Reconstructed Gandhi Setu, India's longest steel bridge, to be fully functional from today

India TV News  

Mahatma Gandhi Setu, the longest steel bridge in the country, will be opened to the public today. The bridge will give much-needed relief to commuters of both the sides of Gandhi Setu who often faced traffic snarls due to congestion as the bridge couldn't cater to heavy loads. Gandhi Setu is the longest steel bridge in the country Gandhi Setu is built over the Ganga river The bridge connects Patna in the south to Hajipur in the North Gandhi Setu is also one of the longest river bridges in India Gandhi Setu is considered a communication lifeline of Bihar The bridge has been reconstructed under the Prime Minister’s package to Bihar The bridge was constructed after dismantling the damaged pre-stressed cantilever arms superstructure and subsequent re-decking by steel truss. In addition to the existing Gandhi Setu, the government is constructing a parallel new 5-km long and 4-lane bridge on Ganga.

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Make in India steel bridge for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train nears completion
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Make in India steel bridge for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train nears completion

India Today  

India’s first bullet train corridor, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, is currently in the process of completing a significant ‘Make in India’ steel bridge that is 200 meters long. This steel bridge is located in Gujarat, Nadiad, close to National Highway 48, which is a major road linking Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. This steel bridge represents India's various efforts relating …

India's Longest Bridge In Bihar To Be Inaugurated In THIS Month. Check Details
1 month ago

India's Longest Bridge In Bihar To Be Inaugurated In THIS Month. Check Details

ABP News  

India's Longest Bridge In Bihar: The construction of a 10.2-kilometre-long bridge over the Kosi River, connecting Bakaur in Supaul district to Bheja in Madhubani district, is progressing at a rapid pace under the Bharatmala Project. Bihar’s Road Construction Minister, Vijay Sinha, said that the bridge is expected to be operational by December 2025. At present, the record for the longest …

Assam CM performs Bhumi Pujan for Palasbari-Sualkuchi Bridge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam CM performs Bhumi Pujan for Palasbari-Sualkuchi Bridge

Op India  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for a new bridge over the Brahmaputra River in Western Guwahati. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “Marking another milestone in our infrastructural journey, the 12.21 km long Palasbari-Sualkuchi Bridge will bridge the gap between the two important places and boost connectivity in the State.” The project’s foundation …

‘500 new bridges in 5 years’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘500 new bridges in 5 years’

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The state government has decided to construct 500 bridges across Odisha during the next five years for which Rs 1,900 crore has been allocated in the 2024-25 budget. This was stated by Rural Development minister Rabi Narayan Naik who inaugurated a two-day national workshop of engineers here on Friday. The minister said 2,117 long-span bridges under Pradhan Mantri Gram …

Portion of under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar
6 months, 1 week ago

Portion of under-construction bridge collapses in Bihar

New Indian Express  

PATNA: A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar's Patna district, an official said on Monday. The construction of the 'Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur Ganga Mahasetu' has been supervised by the Bihar State Road Development Corporation Ltd. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar laid the foundation stone for the construction of the 5.57-kilometre-long Bakhtiyarpur-Tajpur Ganga Mahasetu in June 2011. "A girder of the …

Bullet Train: Narmada Bridge Not Too Far, 4 Foundations To Surpass Height Of Qutub Minar, Says NHRSCL
7 months ago

Bullet Train: Narmada Bridge Not Too Far, 4 Foundations To Surpass Height Of Qutub Minar, Says NHRSCL

News 18  

The construction of the Narmada River bridge in Gujarat is rapidly advancing as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor, with 19 of the 25 well foundations ready and the beginning of the erection of the superstructure. The bridge’s design, featuring 24 spans and circular piers up to 18 meters high, is set to be a significant milestone in the …

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Construction of bridge on Dhadhar river in Gujarat completed
9 months, 1 week ago

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: Construction of bridge on Dhadhar river in Gujarat completed

India TV News  

In the latest update on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, the construction of a bridge on Dhadhar river has been completed. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd said the work is being carried out as part of package C3 of the bullet train project extending from Shilphata to Zaroli village on the Maharashtra-Gujarat border. The main features of Dhadhar River …

PM Modi Gujarat Visit
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi Gujarat Visit

ABP News  

PM Modi In Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Gujarat, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects in Dwarka on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/tpf84z1vy6 — Press Trust of India February 25, 2024 While addressing the gathering following the launch of projects, PM Modi slammed the previous Congress governments and said that the grand old …

Gujarat's Sudarshan Setu To Boost Connectivity, Tourism: Know About India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge
1 year, 1 month ago

Gujarat's Sudarshan Setu To Boost Connectivity, Tourism: Know About India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated 'Sudarshan Setu', the country's longest cable-stayed bridge in Gujarat, which is designed to improve connectivity and tourism. The bridge spans the Arabian Sea, connecting Beyt Dwarka island to mainland Okha in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district. At 4,772 meters in length, Sudarshan Setu now holds the title of India's longest cable-stayed bridge. "However, the …

PM Modi inaugurates Sudarshan Setu, longest cable-stayed bridge in India
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi inaugurates Sudarshan Setu, longest cable-stayed bridge in India

Op India  

On Sunday, 25th February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated, and laid the foundation for multiple development projects in Dwarka. PM Modi also dedicated Sudarshan Setu, connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka island, to the nation. #WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Sudarshan Setu, country’s longest cable-stayed bridge of around 2.32 km, connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka. pic.twitter.com/4OpY0ekCDH …

Modi In Gujarat: PM Inaugurates Country’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Sudarshan Setu
1 year, 1 month ago

Modi In Gujarat: PM Inaugurates Country’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge Sudarshan Setu

ABP News  

PM Modi In Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sudarshan Setu, the country’s longest cable-stayed bridge of around 2.32 km, connecting the Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat, on Sunday. #WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Sudarshan Setu, country’s longest cable-stayed bridge of around 2.32 km, connecting Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka. The Prime Minister is on …

PM inaugurates longest sea bridge in country
1 year, 2 months ago

PM inaugurates longest sea bridge in country

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Atal Setu, the longest sea bridge in India. Addressing the public rally at the construction site of the upcoming Navi Mumbai Airport, the Prime Minister said, "Today is a historic day for Mumbai and Maharashtra, along with the resolution for 'Viksit Bharat'. Today, the nation has received Atal Setu, one of the …

Atal Setu: PM Modi Inaugurates India's Longest Sea Bridge In Navi Mumbai — WATCH
1 year, 2 months ago

Atal Setu: PM Modi Inaugurates India's Longest Sea Bridge In Navi Mumbai — WATCH

ABP News  

PM Modi Maharashtra Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Maharashtra, inaugurated the Mumbai Trans-harbour link on Friday. It is the longest bridge in India and also the longest sea bridge in India named 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu'. #WATCH | PM Modi inaugurates Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari - Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in …

'Atal Setu is Pride of India': PM Inaugurates Country's Longest Bridge in Mumbai
1 year, 2 months ago

'Atal Setu is Pride of India': PM Inaugurates Country's Longest Bridge in Mumbai

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari – Nhava Sheva Atal Setu in Maharashtra’s Mumbai on Friday. PM Modi Conducts Roadshow in Mumbai PM Modi along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar greets crowds gathered at the public event, where he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone …

Atal Setu news: PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai Trans Harbour Link today
1 year, 2 months ago

Atal Setu news: PM Modi to inaugurate Mumbai Trans Harbour Link today

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link on January 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone in India's infrastructure development. The bridge, now named 'Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewari-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu', is not only the longest sea bridge in India but also ranks 12th longest globally. This bridge will bring economic development and growth in areas connected …

Cabinet approves plan for key bridge in Bihar
1 year, 3 months ago

Cabinet approves plan for key bridge in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a 4.56 km long, six-lane bridge on river Ganga, connecting Digha and Sonepur in Bihar, Union minister Anurag Thakur said. The Cabinet also approved the renovation and widening of a 135 km stretch of Khowai-Harina road in Tripura, to facilitate better road connectivity between various parts of the northeast state and …

Union Cabinet approves 4.5 km-long six-lane bridge across the river Ganga in Bihar
1 year, 3 months ago

Union Cabinet approves 4.5 km-long six-lane bridge across the river Ganga in Bihar

The Hindu  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a 4.5 km-long six-lane bridge across the Ganga river in Bihar that will connect Digha in Patna with Sonepur in Saran. The bridge will facilitate the movement of goods and commodities between Digha and Sonepur as the current rail-cum-road bridge is meant only for light vehicles, according to a press release …

Union Cabinet approves construction of new 4.5 km long bridge on Ganga river in Bihar: Know all about it
1 year, 3 months ago

Union Cabinet approves construction of new 4.5 km long bridge on Ganga river in Bihar: Know all about it

India TV News  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a new 4.56 km long bridge on the river Ganga in Bihar. "The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for the construction of the new 4,556 m long, 6-lane high level/ extra dosed cable-stayed bridge across River Ganga and its approaches on …

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Construction in High Speed: 3 River Bridges Built in a Month
1 year, 8 months ago

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Construction in High Speed: 3 River Bridges Built in a Month

News 18  

Making significant progress, the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited has constructed three river bridges in a period of one month for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail, also known as the bullet train project. ​In total, there will be 24 river bridges on the MAHSR corridor in Gujarat and Maharashtra, of which 20 are in Gujarat and four are in Maharashtra. In …

Shunted engineer back in Bihar bridge-building panel
1 year, 9 months ago

Shunted engineer back in Bihar bridge-building panel

Hindustan Times  

PATNA An under-construction bridge collapsed into Ganga river in Bhagalpur district on June 4. On June 5, Sunil Kumar, the deputy chief engineer of the project was transferred, as was secretary to the managing director of Bihar Raj Pul Nirman Nigam Limited, Niraj Saxena. Saxena, posted as monitoring division as chief engineer after his removal as MD of BRPNNL wasn’t …

Bihar: After Bhagalpur, another under-construction bridge collapses in Kishanganj | VIDEO
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar: After Bhagalpur, another under-construction bridge collapses in Kishanganj | VIDEO

India TV News  

A portion of an under-construction bridge in Bihar's Kishanganj region collapsed on Saturday, igniting repugnance, only three weeks after a bridge over the Ganges fell while being built in Khagaria district. In the latest incident, which occurred around 400 km from state capital Patna, a mainstay of the extension over river Mechi fell, said Arvind Kumar, project head of Public …

Video | Under-construction bridge in Bihar caves in, locals express concern
1 year, 9 months ago

Video | Under-construction bridge in Bihar caves in, locals express concern

India Today  

An under-construction bridge on the Machhi River in Bihar caved in from the middle, raising questions about the quality of the construction. According to one of the locals, the third pillar of the bridge had collapsed and called for action against the construction agency. The incident comes after an under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar's Bhagalpur on June 4. The Aguwani …

Bihar: Portion of under-construction bridge collapses in Bhagalpur's Sultanganj; second incident in a year
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar: Portion of under-construction bridge collapses in Bhagalpur's Sultanganj; second incident in a year

India TV News  

Bihar Bridge Collapse: An under-construction bridge in Bihar's Bhagalpur district collapsed on Sunday. A dream project of Bihar CM According to reports, this bridge was included in the dream projects of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The foundation stone of this bridge was laid by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on February 23, 2014, at Parbatta in Khagaria district. A section …

World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon
1 year, 11 months ago

World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon

Al Jazeera  

The bridge over the Chenab River, taller than the Eiffel Tower, will provide all-weather connectivity with the valley. The bridge over the Chenab River – 1,315-metre-long and 359-metre-high from the bed of the river – will link the remote region with India’s vast railway network by providing all-weather connectivity. Constructed at a cost of $168m, the bridge is part of …

Under construction bridge collapses in Bihar before inauguration| Video
2 years, 3 months ago

Under construction bridge collapses in Bihar before inauguration| Video

Hindustan Times  

A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Bihar’s Begusarai district on Sunday, however, there were no casualties, officials said. “Though the bridge was not inaugurated, light traffic was continuing as the bridge links three panchayats with a combined population of around 20,000 to NH-31,” officials said adding the inauguration was scheduled after the construction of metaled approach road. “The …

World's highest pier railway bridge on Jiribam–Imphal in Manipur takes shape | WATCH
2 years, 7 months ago

World's highest pier railway bridge on Jiribam–Imphal in Manipur takes shape | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights The under-construction bridge is 141 meters high and 703 meters long According to railways, 75 per cent of work on the bridge has been completed Almost 89.20 per cent of work on the project has been completed on Jiribhim-Imphal line is completed Jiribim-Imphal Railway Line: The Railways has shared a glimpse of the Noney Bridge -- world's highest pier …

Bangladesh marks opening of country's longest bridge
2 years, 9 months ago

Bangladesh marks opening of country's longest bridge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina …

Wonders of Bridges: 5 Best Bridges in India
2 years, 10 months ago

Wonders of Bridges: 5 Best Bridges in India

News 18  

Bridges, especially in India, aren’t just structures to connect roads or railways but tourist attractions. Here are five bridges that top the list of mind-blowing bridges in India: Bhupen Hazarika Setu – Assam Spread across more than 9 kilometres, the Bhupen Hazarika Setu is the longest road bridge in India. Pamban Bridge – Tamil Nadu Inaugurated more than a century …

Bihar: Part of under-construction bridge worth Rs 1,710 cr collapses in Sultanganj due to thunderstorm
2 years, 11 months ago

Bihar: Part of under-construction bridge worth Rs 1,710 cr collapses in Sultanganj due to thunderstorm

India TV News  

Highlights No casualties were reported in the incident CM Nitish Kumar had laid foundation stone of the bridge Few weeks back, 8 persons were arrested for dismantling a 60-feet-long iron bridge in Bihar Bihar Bridge Collapse: A portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed due to thunderstorm in the Sultanganj area of the Bhagalpur district last night. The bridge, worth Rs …

Odisha CM Patnaik Inaugurates Longest Bridge Over Mahanadi in Cuttack
3 years, 3 months ago

Odisha CM Patnaik Inaugurates Longest Bridge Over Mahanadi in Cuttack

News 18  

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday inaugurated the state’s longest bridge over Mahanadi river at Gopinathpur in Cuttack district. The 3.4-km-long bridge, connecting Singhanath Pitha and Baideswar in Cuttack district, will reduce the distance by 45 km, benefitting around five lakh people, officials said. Ahead of Patnaik’s visit, the police detained hundreds of Congress and BJP workers, including former …

Closing the gaps: Ten iconic bridges and how they’re changing India
3 years, 6 months ago

Closing the gaps: Ten iconic bridges and how they’re changing India

Hindustan Times  

The way Vinay Gupta, president of the Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers, sees it, Independent India is living through its golden age of bridge-building. “People travel over these marvels every day, never once realising their role in holding India together.” In Kashmir, the world’s highest rail bridge:Chenab River Bridge, under construction It doesn’t have a name yet. With its bright …

Modi government committed to progress, welfare of Assam, North-East, says EAM Jaishankar
4 years, 1 month ago

Modi government committed to progress, welfare of Assam, North-East, says EAM Jaishankar

India Today  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the Modi government is deeply committed to the progress and welfare of Assam and North-East India. The Union government took Act East Policy to a higher level to expand the connectivity with South East Asia and the result is seen with numerous connectivity projects, economic flows and strategic cooperation,” Jaishankar said. …

Amid LAC Row, Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate 43 Bridges Built by Border Roads Organisations Tomorrow
4 years, 6 months ago

Amid LAC Row, Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate 43 Bridges Built by Border Roads Organisations Tomorrow

News 18  

New Delhi: As many as 43 bridges built in border areas of Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir will be dedicated to the nation by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, officials said. Most of the 43 bridges, including seven in Ladakh, are in strategically important areas and they will help the armed forces …

'We Believe in Work': Bihar Min Says 25 Bridges Built in NDA's 15 Year Rule Vs 16 from 1947 to 2005
4 years, 6 months ago

'We Believe in Work': Bihar Min Says 25 Bridges Built in NDA's 15 Year Rule Vs 16 from 1947 to 2005

News 18  

Asserting that the NDA "believes in work", Bihar’s Road Construction Minister Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday said that 25 bridges have been constructed during the NDA's 15-year rule, as against 16 bridges built in the eastern state till 2005. Similarly 15 years ago, the length of seven metre wide double-lane state highway was 107 km which has been increased to …

Kashmir to get connected to rest of India via Katra-Banihal rail link by Dec 2021; railway bridge to be taller than Eiffel Tower
5 years, 2 months ago

Kashmir to get connected to rest of India via Katra-Banihal rail link by Dec 2021; railway bridge to be taller than Eiffel Tower

Firstpost  

Kashmir will be connected to the rest of India through railway network by December next year as the government has set a fresh deadline for completion of the world’s highest railway bridge Jammu: Kashmir will be connected to the rest of India through railway network by December next year as the government has set a fresh deadline for completion of …

Work begins on 2km-long Pamban-Rameswaram sea bridge with 'bhoomi pooja'
5 years, 4 months ago

Work begins on 2km-long Pamban-Rameswaram sea bridge with 'bhoomi pooja'

India TV News  

Work on a new Pamban rail bridge over the sea connecting this holy island to the mainland in Tamil Nadu got off to a start on Friday, officials said. A 'bhoomi pooja' was performed to mark the inauguration of the construction work on the bridge to be built by the Railway Vikas Nigam Limited, a publlic sector unit. The new …

India’s longest road-rail bridge bolsters defence on China border
6 years, 3 months ago

India’s longest road-rail bridge bolsters defence on China border

Live Mint  

Bogibeel: India on Tuesday opened its longest rail-road bridge in northeastern state as part of efforts to boost defences on its sensitive border with China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi drove an inaugural cavalcade along the 4.9 kilometre long Bogibeel bridge over the Brahmaputra river to inaugurate the project in Assam state which has taken nearly two decades and $800 million …

Vajpayee to Modi and delays in between: All you need to know about India’s longest rail cum road bridge
6 years, 3 months ago

Vajpayee to Modi and delays in between: All you need to know about India’s longest rail cum road bridge

Op India  

Today prime minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bogibeel bridge over the Brahmaputra river in Assam. This is around 100 km away from India’s longest bridge, the 9.76 km long Dhola-Sadiya bridge over the Lohit river, one of the three rivers that form the Brahmaputra river. The initial sanction cost for the bridge was ₹3,230 crore, which includes land acquisition, …

India's longest railroad bridge, Bogibeel, to be inaugurated by PM Modi after 21 yrs
6 years, 3 months ago

India's longest railroad bridge, Bogibeel, to be inaugurated by PM Modi after 21 yrs

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s longest road-cum-rail bridge-Bogibeel Bridge in upper Assam’s Dibrugarh on Tuesday. The state administration has made elaborate security arrangement with Northeast Frontier Railway running four trains to ferry people who are willing to be the part of inaugural ceremony of the bridge. Informing that the bridge is also going to enhance the national …

PM Modi to inaugurate India’s longest railroad bridge Bogibeel, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
6 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate India’s longest railroad bridge Bogibeel, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh

Op India  

16 years after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee announced its construction, PM Modi will mark the completion of India’s longest railroad Bogibeel bridge. The 4.94 km long double-decked railroad bridge which spans Brahmaputra river will play a strategic role in reducing connectivity time between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The lower deck of the bridge river are equipped with two …

Bogibeel: India’s longest rail-road bridge has lifespan of around 120 years
6 years, 3 months ago

Bogibeel: India’s longest rail-road bridge has lifespan of around 120 years

Live Mint  

Dibrugarh : Bogibeel, Asia’s second longest rail-cum-road bridge that will be opened to traffic by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, has a serviceable period of around 120 years, senior officials said here. The 4.9 km-long Bogibeel Bridge on the Bramhaputra river is India’s only fully welded bridge for which European codes and welding standards were adhered to for the …

India's longest road-rail bridge to be inaugurated by PM Modi later this year
6 years, 10 months ago

India's longest road-rail bridge to be inaugurated by PM Modi later this year

Deccan Chronicle  

Bogibeel : In a major boost to defence logistics along the border with China, India's longest road and railway bridge connecting Dibrugarh in Assam to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh is likely to be inaugurated later this year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While all the civil work would be completed by July this year, two more months would be needed …

Odisha's longest bridge named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
7 years, 8 months ago

Odisha's longest bridge named after Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

Deccan Chronicle  

CUTTACK: Paying rich tribute Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday named the newly built state’s longest bridge at Trishulia near here after him. The 2.88-km new bridge constructed over the Kathajodi river with an investment of Rs 114 crore comes as a big relief for commuters between twin-cities Bhubaneswar and Cuttack The bridge connects Barang …

Two new bridges to cut distances in Bihar, bring bickering allies RJD, JD (U) closer
7 years, 9 months ago

Two new bridges to cut distances in Bihar, bring bickering allies RJD, JD (U) closer

Hindustan Times  

When Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar presses a button at his office in Patna on Sunday to inaugurate two newly built road bridges across the Ganga river, his move will more than just cut the distance between towns and villages of south and north Bihar. The Rs 3,800-crore, 5.25 km road-cum -rail bridge at Digha in Patna, connecting Digha to …

PM Modi inaugurates India’s longest bridge in Assam, names it after Bhupen Hazarika
7 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates India’s longest bridge in Assam, names it after Bhupen Hazarika

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India’s longest bridge, spanning 9.3 km across the Brahmaputra, promising to turn the north-east into a showpiece of infrastructure development. The PM said the government was now keen to develop inland waterways on the Brahmaputra river by spending thousands of crore The government plans to spend money on projects including power, …

Modi to open India’s longest bridge in Assam today, mark shift in China strategy
7 years, 10 months ago

Modi to open India’s longest bridge in Assam today, mark shift in China strategy

Live Mint  

New Delhi: For more than five decades, India ignored the roads along its 4,056-km long disputed border with China. “The bridge across Brahmaputra in Assam into Arunachal Pradesh is a great strategic shift in the thinking in the Indian defence establishment regarding infrastructure development in the borders with China,” said K.V. Kuber, an independent defence analyst and former colonel in …

India's longest river bridge to be inaugurated in Assam, within 100 kms of China border
7 years, 10 months ago

India's longest river bridge to be inaugurated in Assam, within 100 kms of China border

Firstpost  

India’s longest river bridge, capable of withstanding the weight of a 60-tonne battle tank, will be inaugurated in Assam close to the border with China on 26 May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Dibrugarh: India’s longest river bridge, capable of withstanding the weight of a 60-tonne battle tank, will be inaugurated in Assam close to the border with China on …

Modi to inaugurate India's longest river bridge near Sino-Indian border
7 years, 10 months ago

Modi to inaugurate India's longest river bridge near Sino-Indian border

Deccan Chronicle  

Dibrugarh : India's longest river bridge, capable of withstanding the weight of a 60-tonne battle tank, will be inaugurated in Assam close to the border with China on May 26 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With the inauguration of the 9.15-km-long Dhola-Sadiya bridge over the Brahmaputra river, the Prime Minister will kick start the celebrations of the NDA government's three …

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